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FluentFlyout adds media controls and a taskbar widget to Windows 11, with a flyout for playback controls.
About FluentFlyout
FluentFlyout is an open-source utility for Windows 11 that displays on-screen flyouts for media playback, volume, upcoming tracks, and lock-key status. It also adds a media widget and audio visualizer to the taskbar, with settings for layout, position, theme, and Mica or Acrylic background.
It works with players that support Windows System Media Transport Controls. Shuffle and repeat are unavailable with some sources such as browsers and Apple Music, and VLC may need plugins.
Key features
- Media controls with play, pause, seek slider, shuffle and repeat
- Volume flyout with volume control and app mixer
- Up Next flyout shows the track playing after current song
- Lock Keys flyout shows Caps Lock and Num Lock status
- Taskbar media widget and real-time audio visualizer
- Whitelist or blacklist apps to select media sources
Best for: Windows 11 users who want on-screen media and volume controls with taskbar access.
Good for
- Open source with public code repository on GitHub
- Each flyout can be enabled or disabled in settings
- Automatically matches system light or dark theme
Watch out for
- Works only with media players that support System Media Transport Controls
- Shuffle and repeat are unavailable in browsers and Apple Music
- VLC Media Player may require plugins
FluentFlyout at a glance
- Website
- fluentflyout.com
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Desktop Customization
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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FluentFlyout FAQ
What flyouts are included in FluentFlyout?
Media Control, Volume, Up Next, Lock Keys, Taskbar Media Widget, and Taskbar Visualizer. Each can be enabled or disabled in settings.
Does FluentFlyout work with all media players?
It works with players that support System Media Transport Controls, including Spotify and Windows Media Player with full support. Browsers and Apple Music lack shuffle and repeat support, and VLC may require plugins.
How much system resources does FluentFlyout use?
It runs in the background using around 50MB to 200MB of RAM in normal use, with negligible CPU usage on modern computers.
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